15 days / 14 nights from £1,649 per adult

Overview

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka offer three very different flavours of South India, and that’s what makes travelling through them so rewarding. Kerala feels calm and lush, with backwaters, tea-covered hills, and long stretches of beach where life slows down. Tamil Nadu is full of grand temples, colourful rituals, and a deep sense of tradition that you feel the moment you step into its ancient towns. Karnataka sits somewhere in the middle, mixing vibrant cities with peaceful hill stations, wildlife parks, and impressive historical sites. Together, these states give you a journey filled with culture, landscapes, and experiences that stay with you long after you leave.

Tour highlights

  •  Stay across 10 diverse destinations, including Cochin, Munnar, Madurai, Mysore & Coorg
  • Enjoy a traditional houseboat stay in Alleppey with all meals
  • Explore UNESCO-listed Hampi, Mysore Palace, Meenakshi Temple & Kanyakumari
  • Visit tea plantations, spice gardens, lakes, dams & waterfalls in Munnar
  • Experience culture-rich activities: Dubare Elephant Camp, musical fountain show, and backwater cruising
  • All sightseeing with private car, English-speaking guides & entrance fees included
  • Perfect for culture lovers, spiritual travellers, and those seeking a deep, scenic India experience

  • 14 Nights Accommodation across Cochin, Alleppey, Munnar, Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Bangalore, Hampi, Mysore & Coorg
  • Houseboat Experience in Alleppey with All Meals
  • Daily Breakfast Throughout (Full Board on Houseboat)
  • Private A/C Vehicle with Driver for the Entire Tour
  • English-Speaking Local Guides for Major Sightseeing
  • Monument Entrance Fees Included
  • Day Cruise on Backwaters, Dubare Elephant Camp & Musical Show in Bangalore
  • Return Private Transfers & 24/7 Local Assistance
  • Based on 2 Adults Sharing
15 days / 14 nights from £1,649 per adult

Day-to-day itinerary

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Arrive Cochin & Transfer to hotel. Later City tour of Cochin. Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city, also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. The twin cities of Fort Cochin and Mattanchery have preserved an extraordinary wealth of really old colonial architecture spanning the Portuguese, Dutch and the British eras. Visit Fort Cochin… walk to the church of St Francis, the oldest European-built church in the country. Also explore the 282-year-old Dutch Cemetery in Fort Kochi. Continue your tour with a visit to Mattancherry, where you will visit the historic synagogue in the Jewish Quarter, built over 400 years ago. The Synagogue itself is elaborately decorated. You will also visit the Mattancherry or Dutch Palace, constructed in 1555. The palace has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting scenes from the Hindu epics. Thereafter, drive past the amazing Chinese Fishing Nets, strung out along the tip of the peninsula. Also drive past Willington Island, a man-made island that belongs to the Port Trust and the Indian Navy.

After Breakfast leave for Alleppey. Embark your house Boats from here the boats called “ketuvallam” were used in Kerala for transporting the cultivation of Rice from the paddy fields situated on various islands to the sea port, now converted and furnished to be used as a tourist attraction. Spend the day on the Houseboat with Lunch. Around 4 PM disembark from your Houseboat & transfer to hotel. Overnight.

Full Board

After breakfast, drive to Munnar – derived its name from the confluence of the three rivers around which the town grew. Today, it offers beautiful vistas, cardamom and spice plantations, aromatic oil factories, sights of several endangered species. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

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After breakfast, visit Top Station got its name from the fact that it was the uppermost railway station, located in the Kundala Valley. This destination is popular for many reasons, however, the famous Neelakurinji flowers (Strobilanthus), which bloom once in twelve years, makes this place special among tourists. Other things that make this a place worth visiting are its amazing tea plantation, serene valleys, enchanting waterfalls, and exotic forest life. Later, proceed towards Tea Museum (closed on Monday), which gives an insight to the history of tea plantations of this region. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point and Flower Garden. Return to the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight in Munnar.

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After breakfast, leave by surface for Madurai – one of the oldest cities of India & also known as the Benaras of South, famous for its temples. Upon arrival, installation at the hotel. Later visit to the Meenakshi Temple and stay back there till the evening closing ceremony also called as Bed-Chamber ceremony at Meenakshi Temple {a world heritage site} . Return back to the Hotel & overnight.

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After breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave for Rameshwaram. Arrive Rameshwaram and check in at the hotel. Later, enjoy a half day sightseeing of Rameshwaram. The entire island of Rameshwaram is associated with various incidents from the Ramayana… it is said that Lord Rama gave thanks here after his battle with the demon king Ravana. Visit the Ramanatha Swamy Temple. This masterpiece of Dravidian architecture boasts the largest temple corridor in India. The temple houses twenty-two wells, where the taste of the water of each well is different from the other. Overnight in Rameshwaram

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After breakfast, leave for Kanyakumari at the southernmost point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. The multicolored sand is a unique feature of the beach here. Visit the Kumari Amman or the Kanyakumari Temple, located on the shore. It is dedicated to a manifestation of Parvati. Swami Vivekananda is said to have sat in deep meditation here. Visit the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial built in 1970. Also visit the Gandhi Memorial, built on the spot where the urn containing the Mahatma’s ashes was kept for public viewing before immersion. Overnight stay.

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After breakfast, at appropriate time leave for Trivandrum airport to board on your flight for Bangalore. Upon arrival transfer to hotel & Check. In Free for the day Overnight.

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After breakfast, leave for Hospet (Hampi Ruins). Upon arrival Check in at hotel & relax for the day. Overnight.

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After Breakfast at the Hotel. Visit the erstwhile Capital of Vijayanagara Empire – Hampi (15 Kms away) that takes you through the pages of history, since 14th Century. Each deformed stone sculpture has a great story to narrate. No wonder this happens to be the World Heritage Centre. Return to Hospet. & free for the day. Overnight at Hospet.

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After breakfast, leave for mysore- a bit longish drive. Upon arrival Check in at hotel & relax for the day. Overnight.

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After breakfast, start guided Tour of Mysore visiting Mysore Palace – built in 1911-12 by Wodeyar Rulers, the palace is a splendid structure in the Indo-Saracenic Style, among its many attractions are a magnificent gold throne displayed during the Dussara celebrations. It is an entirely modern structure continuing the Hindu and saracenic styles of Architecture & Chamundi Hills. Eve: Enjoy the Musical fountain Show at Brindavan Gardens. Overnight.

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After breakfast, drive towards Coorg –The land of Coffee and Spices is well known for its scenic beauty, breathtaking adventures and great hospitality. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Coorg.

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After breakfast, proceed to visit coffee plantations, orange orchards and paddy fields. Visit Mercara, the largest town in Coorg. Overlooking the town is a sprawling fortress built by the Rajas of Coorg on a hill. Nearby stands a temple of Lord Omkareswara (one of the twelve Joytirling), which shows an unusual combination of the Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture. Later visit Dubare Elephant Camp to feed bathe & Interact with elephants under supervision of expert Naturalist. Early evening: Return back to hotel & Overnight.

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After breakfast, drive to Bangalore & upon arrival dropping at airport to connect onward Flight.

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